Sayeed Ahmed

Dr Sayeed Ahmed is a development professional involved in the infrastructure consulting business for over 20 years and has worked on projects under several government agencies in developing countries, Asian Development Bank, and other institutions. He is currently the CEO of Bayside Analytix, a technology-focused strategy and management consulting organisation.

US election outcome’s likely impact on the Russia-Ukraine war

The endgame of the Ukraine war remains uncertain with US policy likely to be influenced by the outcome of the US election.

2w ago

How the US election impacts the US-China tech war

The Washington-Beijing tech war is not just a bilateral issue; it affects the entire world.

3w ago

Whose interest is Hamas serving?

During his 14-year rule over the past 15 years, Netanyahu did everything possible to keep Hamas in power in Gaza.

9m ago

Death, destruction, and misery mean nothing to the merchants of war

How many more deaths will satisfy the war merchants’ thirst for profit?

10m ago

Bangladesh’s tragic project implementation record

There are numerous projects which are suffering chronic delays and cost escalations, jeopardising Bangladesh's odyssey to becoming a developed nation.

1y ago

Who is winning the Beijing-Washington tech war?

One crucial aim of the Washington-led tech war is preventing Beijing from making advanced chips by blocking technology from the West

1y ago

What does Bangladesh’s space research organisation really do?

Bangladesh’s Space Research and Remote Sensing Organisation (SPARRSO) came under scathing criticism from netizens.

1y ago
December 30, 2022
December 30, 2022

Chronicles of the Ukraine war: When might it end?

The Ukraine war is shaped by Russia’s historical desire to become a Eurasian power.

December 22, 2022
December 22, 2022

US' myopic tactics vs China's long-term strategy

Riyadh is no longer locked in a monogamous marriage to Washington.

December 8, 2022
December 8, 2022

How can the land of Hafez, Sa’di, and Rumi be so cruel?

The absolutist, merciless state contradicts Iran’s deep roots in Sufism.

November 20, 2022
November 20, 2022

China and the US must escape both Thucydides and Kindleberger traps

Beijing believes it i​​s their destiny to lead the world by 2049, the Communist Revolution’s 100th anniversary, as set out in Xi Jinping’s long-term vision.

October 30, 2022
October 30, 2022

Superpower rivalry in the knowledge economy: Is the balance of power shifting?

Of the world’s 114 smartest factories that deploy cutting edge Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies, China owns a whopping 42.

October 21, 2022
October 21, 2022

Is space the final frontier of superpower rivalry?

Will it be possible for Washington to stall Beijing’s progress in space technology?

October 2, 2022
October 2, 2022

Kennan’s 1946 ‘Long Telegram’ from Moscow: Is it relevant for Beijing?

The China containment policy has taken deep roots following Kennan’s anti-Soviet postulations.

September 16, 2022
September 16, 2022

China unlikely to make a rash move over Taiwan

Neither the US nor China would prefer a war just now because Taiwan’s semiconductor industry, essential for both, will be among the first casualties of a conflict.

September 9, 2022
September 9, 2022

US controls advanced chips, but China has another card

Beijing has control over a vital resource essential for weapons, petroleum and electronics.

August 31, 2022
August 31, 2022

The Taiwan Question: China-US battle for semiconductor supremacy

Taiwanese fabrication plants dominate the semiconductor fabrication or foundry market, earning over 60 percent of global revenue.